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Samhain Horror seeks gothic horror

There is an open call for submissions for a new, yet-to-be-titled fall 2014 gothic horror anthology. For more information on what we’re looking for when we ask for gothic horror, check out this entry on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_fiction).”

“Editor Don D’Auria is open to supernatural or non-supernatural, historical, or contemporary novellas. You can use ghosts, vampires, werewolves, homicidal maniacs, or almost anything your imagination can create. But he wants to feel that claustrophobic, shadowy, oppressive gothic atmosphere.”

Novellas should be 25,000 to 30,000 words; They will be released individually as e-books in spring 2014 and together in print approximately six months later.”

To submit a manuscript for consideration, please include: The full manuscript (of 25,000 to 30,000 words) with a comprehensive 2-5 page synopsis. Also include a letter of introduction/query letter. Full manuscripts are required for this as it is a special project.”

“As well, when you send your manuscript, be sure to use the naming convention Gothic_Horror_Title_MS and Gothic_Horror_Title_Synopsis. This will ensure that your submission doesn’t get missed in the many submissions we receive.”

“Submissions are open until September 15, 2013. No submissions will be accepted after this date–no exceptions. A final decision will be made by October 15, 2013.”